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Ferreson Family History

Ferreson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fergeson, Ferron, Ferren, Ferrero, Freson, Borreson, Ferguson

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Where is the Ferreson family from?

You can see how Ferreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferreson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ferreson family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferreson's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Ferreson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ferreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferreson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ferreson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferreson. For the veterans among your Ferreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferreson

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